Rice Noodles With Garlicky Cashew Sauce Recipes

RICE NOODLES WITH GARLICKY CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak the cashews in 2 cups of boiling water for 15 minutes.
• Start the noodles: As cashews soak, prepare the noodles according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the hot cooking water and drain the noodles, then transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl. Toss them with 1 tablespoon sesame oil to prevent them from sticking.
• Drain the cashews and discard the soaking water. Transfer the cashews to a blender. Add the Parmesan, garlic, soy sauce, anchovy paste and black pepper. With the blender on high speed, add 1/4 cup of the reserved hot cooking water, then add 2 tablespoons at a time until the mixture emulsifies. Taste and adjust salt.
• Add the sauce to the noodles and toss to coat. Divide the noodles among 4 serving bowls. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil, if using. Serve immediately.

BASIL-CASHEW-LIME VERMICELLI BOWLS WITH PORK AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup cashews in a blender and cover with 3/4 cup boiling water. Let soak 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix turmeric, pepper, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. brown sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
• Working one at a time, place pork chop flat on a work surface. First, butterfly the pork chop so that it's thinner, which will reduce cooking time and create more surface area for seasoning. Using a sharp knife and starting from an outside edge, slice three-quarters of the way through the center of chop, as though you're slicing a bagel in half, then open it up like a book. Place butterflied chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or inside a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and pound to 1/4" thin. Repeat with remaining chop. Rub chops with turmeric mixture and let sit 10 minutes.
• Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop the cooking, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Add basil, chiles, lime zest and juice, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar and 3/4 tsp. salt to cashews and cashew soaking water in blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to combine.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over high until shimmering. Cook cutlets one at a time until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into 1/2"-thick strips.
• While pork rests, cook green beans in same skillet over high heat, stirring often, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Divide noodle mixture among bowls. Arrange pork and green beans over. Top with mint and remaining 1/4 cup cashews. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

RICE NOODLES WITH COCONUT-CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk and water in a medium-sized saucepan.
• Add the ginger, lime juice, chilies, garlic, coriander, cilantro, mint, and salt, and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar.
• At this point, you can let the sauce steep for a stronger flavor for a few hours, or even overnight, or continue on with the recipe.
• Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl.
• Press all the liquid from the garlic, ginger, cilantro, etc.
• ,then discard the solids that remain in the sieve.
• Place the cashews in a blender, and then pour in the coconut milk mixture.
• Puree until smooth.
• Heat a potful of water to a boil.
• Add the noodles, and cook them according to the directions on the package.
• Drain the noodles, rinse, and drain again, then transfer to a large, shallow serving bowl.
• Immediately add the minced green onion and all the sauce.
• Toss well and enjoy!

SINGAPORE RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place chicken stock in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add vermicelli noodles, and toss until noodles have softened slightly. Cover and let soak for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add chicken in batches, and cook until golden on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in the wok. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 2 minutes. Add snow peas, carrots, and curry powder; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add green onions, soy sauce, cooked chicken, cooked noodles, and any remaining chicken stock. Toss to combine and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cashews and serve.

RICE NOODLES WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• In an 8- or 9-inch skillet heat 1 cup oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and fry shallot, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer shallot with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Fry garlic in same hot oil and drain in same manner.
• In a small bowl stir together tamarind and warm water, mashing tamarind gently, and strain mixture through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing hard on solids. Stir in fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water.
• In a large bowl soak noodles in cold water to cover 15 minutes. Drain noodles and in a kettle of boiling salted water cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. In a colander drain noodles and rinse under cold water. Drain noodles well.
• In a large skillet cook onion and bell pepper in remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and add tomatoes, noodles, and sauce. Cook mixture, stirring, until heated through. Add herbs, garlic, and shallot and toss noodles well.

SPICY RICE NOODLES WITH GROUND PORK AND SCALLIONS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place the noodles in a large bowl and add boiling water to cover. Use tongs to separate the noodles to prevent clumping, then let sit for 5 minutes to soften. Reserve ¼ cup of the noodle soaking water and drain the noodles.
• Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the pork and minced scallions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring to break up the pork with a wooden spoon, until browned, 6-8 minutes.
• Add the noodles, reserved soaking water, and the chile-garlic paste to the wok and stir until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
• Transfer the noodles and sauce to serving bowls and top with the sliced scallion greens. Serve with more sesame oil and chile-garlic paste alongside.
• Enjoy!